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Promes replaces injured Robben in Dutch squad

Xinhua, March 23, 2015 Adjust font size:

Netherlands coach Guus Hiddink called up Quincy Promes as replacement for Arjen Robben on Monday for the forthcoming internationals against Turkey and Spain.

Robben got injured during Sunday's Bundesliga match of his club Bayern Munich against Borussia Monchengladbach (0-2 loss). He limped off after 24 minutes with a torn stomach muscle and will be sidelined for several weeks. Therefore he had to withdraw for the Dutch team.

The 23-year-old Spartak Moscow forward Promes was not part of the 24-man squad Hiddink announced last Friday. He debuted for the Dutch team last year and so far he played three internationals.

With the absence of vice-captain Robben and captain Robin van Persie (ankle injury) the question now is who will be the captain of the Dutch team in the forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Turkey on March 28 and the friendly against Spain on March 31, both in Amsterdam.

The Netherlands are on a disappointing third place with six points from four matches in Euro 2016 qualifying Group A. The Czech Republic (4-12) and Iceland (4-9) are one and two and Turkey are fourth, two points behind the Dutch team. Endi